Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon

Dough:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup fat-free buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

Frosting:

• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 tbsp. light cream cheese
• 1 tsp. fat-free buttermilk
• 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

Makes 12 Servings

1. To make filling, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. To make dough, preheat oven to 425 F. Spray 9 X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, egg and 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir dough forms. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. With floured rolling pin, roll out dough on floured surface to 12 X 9-inch rectangle. Brush dough with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with filling mixture. Tightly roll up dough from long side. Pinch seams to seal. Turn roll seam side down, and with serrated knife, cut into 12 slices. Arrange cut-side down in pan. Cover pan with foil. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake until rolls are golden, 12-14 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
4. To make frosting, with electric mixer, beat all ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Spread frosting on rolls. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WW POINTS VALUE: 6 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Tastier Than Takeout Cookbook. Remember those packaged cinnamon buns in the freezer isle of the grocery store? And you brought them home, took them out of the package, put them in the pan, baked them and spread the gooey frosting all over them? These are just like the ones you buy at the grocery store but they're much better tasting. Yes, they are packed with sugar but they are SOO GOOD! They are packed with flavor and are much more moist than the brand names at the grocery store. These treats do take time but they are worth the effort.